Program Updates to Councilors

Program Updates to Councilors

Don’t Forget! Daylight Savings is Sunday, Nov. 3 Expect Success Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 Buying, Selling or Renting with Kevin as Your Kevin Ferrara Guide! CheckEstablished out our website; www.cottagehillrealestate.com in 1882 op’s P (617) 777-8413 thr ion in ee W Wr WinthropINTHROP Newspaper SSUNUN TTRANSCRIPT 50 C E NTS E ST . IN 1882 Published by the Independent Newspaper Group THURSDAY, TOWN HONORS VETERANS MONDAY, NOV. 11 November 14, 2019 Faison provides INDEX Editorials 6 Through The Years 7 program updates Then and Now 7 Obituaries 11 Classified 14 to Councilors Business Directory 15 By Laura Plummer a work order via SeeClick- Fix, they create an electron- INDEPENDENT At the Town Council ic ticket and will receive meeting on Thursday, Nov. updates on any actions tak- 7, Town Manager Austin en on the issue. Faison shared updates on “We want people to feel two issues impacting Win- like they can be in contact throp and its citizens: the with our department heads town’s new online work 24 hours a day, seven days order system and a new a week,” said Faison. “We initiative to evaluate public want to give people the opinion. confidence that their work Newspaper Group order has been submitted.” -SeeClickFix Residents can still call Faison reported that be- into the Town Manager’s NEWS Brief PHOTO BY KATE ANSLINGER tween 400 and 500 resi- office and the DPW to re- Principal Speaker, Captain Jamie Bower (U.S. Army), with Richard Honan during the annual dent-reported infrastructure port issues over the phone, Veterans Day celebration at Town Hall lawn on Monday, Nov. 11. Capt. Bower recognized ‘IN CELEBRATION concerns in Winthrop have but the app is meant to ex- those who have served from the distant past to the present day. See more photos on been addressed since DPW pedite any necessary repairs OF SPRINKLERS,’ Pages 4 and 5. rolled out its SeeClickFix and to ensure accountabili- THE 2019 WIHA system last week. The web- ty. AUCTION TO site allows residents to easi- “If it’s successful, we’re ly submit work orders on is- going to look for other op- PRESERVE A Winthrop receives grant for pedestrian sues like potholes, sidewalk portunities to interact with WINTHROP cracks, broken streetlights this system,” said Faison. TREASURE and more. “We think this can be a part safety at Gorman Fort Banks School of our communication sys- Save the date! The Win- Residents can access the system by going to Se- tem with the community.” throp Improvement & His- By Kate Anslinger 50 of them walk to school, it was first announced in DPW Director Steven torical Association (WIHA) and face the challenge of early October. The Safe eClickFix.com and search- Calla said that his depart- is excited to announce, “In A grant in the amount of crossing high volumes of Routes to School (SRTS) ing for Winthrop. They ment had to undergo ex- Celebration of Sprinklers,” $6,000 has been awarded to traffic on Kennedy Drive, program provides design can also download the app, tensive training to bring the a 2019 WIHA Holiday Auc- the town for the use of im- often with limited visibil- services in construction which will automatically register their location. Ev- tion taking place on Friday, proving the safety and visi- ity. The grant will also be funding for low-cost infra- See UPDATES Page 3 Dec. 6, 8-11 p.m., in the bility of students and care- used to add more upgrad- structure projects around ery time a resident submits Deane Winthrop Barn, 40 givers walking to and from ed, streamlined signage at public elementary and Shirley Street. Black tie the Gorman Fort Banks the Kennedy Drive school middle schools, includ- STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: optional. (GFB) School. The funding entrance at Revere Street, ing signage and pavement will be used to install flash- providing more school visi- markings to improve safe- Bryan Conceiciao has the traits of ing crossing signs in both bility in the area and urging ty and accessibility along a true Winthrop Viking directions at the crosswalk drivers to take caution. walking and biking routes that goes from the DPW The Sights and Lines to schools. By Kate Anslinger and effort to assure that he side of Kennedy Drive to grant opportunity came to “The location of the GFB succeeds in everything he the Fort Banks side of the the attention of parent and school creates many access Seventeen-year-old Bry- does. Bryan embodies ev- street. Out of the approxi- Chair of the Transporta- challenges, and this is par- an Conceiciao has been erything it means to be a mately 500 students that at- tion Advisory Committee described as a first-class Winthrop Viking.” tend the GFB, an estimated (TAC), Julia Wallerce when See GRANT Page 8 student-athlete, who strives In addition to being an for compassion and profes- honor student, Conceiciao sionalism inside the class- plays basketball and foot- room and in the sports are- ball, he is part of general For Kids Only Afterschool set to break ground on new site na. Known as a role model counsel, and he plans on do- Stephanie Honan, Lauren amongst his classmates, ing dinner theater if he can programs at the St. John’s brought the idea to the FKO Mazzuchelli, and Christine By Cary Shuman Conceiciao is the type of Episcopal Parish, the Willis board of directors “of hav- Reilly from WIHA will Co- person any teacher or coach See CONCEICIAO Page 3 For Kids Only After- School, and the E.B. New- ing a space to call a home of Chair the Auction. Speaker would love to have in their school (FKO), the revolu- ton School, among several our own.” of the Massachusetts House classroom or on their team. tionary after-school pro- other locations in town. The search for a perma- of Representatives, Robert “Bryan leads through hard gram launched by Deborah “Between the town, the nent site began and two A. DeLeo has graciously work and dedication in the Kneeland Keegan and Con- school community, and the years ago, a local realtor agreed to serve as Honorary classroom and on the field, nie Grayson in 1984, has religious community, we contacted Keegan that there Price subject Co-Chair of the event. while always having a team to change found a home to call its own have been more than sup- was an old Queen Victori- without The horrible fire at No- first mentality,” said High in town. ported, helping us fulfill our an home for sale across the notice tre-Dame Cathedral in Paris School Athletic Director, Keegan, executive di- mission, which is to support street from the Winthrop last Spring served as a warn- Matt Serino. “He continues rector of the non-profit, working families, to keep Police Station and Town .45 $ Per ing to WIHA to better-pro- to be a role model to oth- has announced that FKO children safe, and to give Hall. tect the Town of Winthrop’s ers, a gentleman with great Gallon will break ground on its them opportunities to love, Through financing by Sa- treasure, the 350+ year old • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service moral fiber, and is always new location in the former learn, and grow.” lem Five, FKO purchased Deane Winthrop House. willing to put forth the time CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE Levesque family home on FKO currently has its the two-story home. CBC Specialized fire suppression Jefferson Street on Monday, offices at the E.B. Newton Construction, a general systems for older building Nov. 25. School and has spaces at contractor with 34 years of such as the House cost in The news comes as the the Gorman/Fort Banks for experience in commercial excess of $40,000. Raising organization hosts its 35th kindergarten through grade construction including edu- funds towards this ambi- anniversary at its annual 2 students, and at a former cational facilities, will build tious project is the goal of Helping Families Fundrais- bank in Winthrop Center for FKO’s new 10,000 square- THANK YOU TO ALL the Auction. ing Gala Friday, at which grades 3-8. More than 150 feet site. MJT Architects is Auctioneer Matt Honan time Speaker of the House children participate in FKO the architect for the project OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS plans to dazzle the guests Robert A. DeLeo will be afterschool programs and that has a targeted opening with his usual style as he JUST A REMINDER!! TURKEY DINNER ORDERS ARE DUE honored for his long-time thousands have been served date of September, 2020. entertains bids on an inter- SAT., 11/23 support of FKO. since 1984. See our Ad on Sports See FKO Page 3 See NEWS BRIEFS Page 2 FKO has housed its A decade ago, Keegan www.winthropmktplace.com • 35 Revere St. Winthrop 126 WINTHROP ST 97 HORACE ST 1 LAMSON CT #2 19 JOHNSON AVE. EAST BOSTON EAST BOSTON WINTHROP WINTHROP OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2 Family 4-5 rms with 3 heated attic Jeffries Point! 2 bedroom & 2.5 Spacious Single Family Home - Three 11:30-1:00PM rooms, sep. utils, lg lot 5000 S.F., bathroom townhomes have garage New Price! 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